Governor Mike Braun wants to cut 700 million dollars in state operational spending and get rid of the wait list for childcare vouchers. Those are some of the highlights from the budget proposal that he released on Thursday. The governor also wants to raise teacher pay and cap property taxes. Here's some of what he had to say as he rolled out his budget.

Also, Indiana’s Best Political Team discusses Braun's first few days in office, the federal ban on Tik Tok, and more.

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Just days into the legislative session Mike Braun was sworn in as the 52nd governor of Indiana.

That comes amid intense debate over how to address Indiana’s property tax system and how to fix its ongoing Medicaid funding shortfall.

Those issues are ultimately up to the Indiana General Assembly.

In an exclusive joint interview with All Indiana Politics, House Speaker Todd Huston and House Minority Leader Phil Giaquinta both tell WISH-TV Government Reporter Garrett Bergquist we can expect some kind of property tax solution this session.

They also talked about the prospect of working with the Braun administration and a controversial bill to dissolve Indianapolis Public Schools.

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In less than 26 hours, Indiana will officially be under new management. Governor-elect Mike Braun will take the oath of office at 11 o'clock Monday morning. He's already laid out an elaborate policy agenda.

WISH-TV Government reporter, Garrett Bergquist, previews what we can expect on property taxes, Medicaid, and other issues.

Some legislation is already moving at the state house. We'll tell you about a measure to require parental permission if your kids want to use social media.

And Indiana's best political team looks ahead to the inauguration of Mike Braun and takes stock of the first week of the session.

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In four days, America will say goodbye to its 39th president. Jimmy Carter died one week ago today at the age of 100. Preparations are underway for his state funeral in Washington.  Carter will lie in repose at the Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta until Tuesday. He then will be transferred to the U.S. Capitol where he will lie in state until Thursday morning. The national funeral service will be at Washington National Cathedral on Thursday.  He will be interred at his residence in Plains, Georgia, Thursday evening.

Indiana's best political team assesses Jimmy Carter's legacy and looks ahead to the 2025 legislative session.  Plus, we'll address property taxes and much more coming down the pike for 2025.

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A member of Indiana's congressional delegation says she won't serve on any committees. Congresswoman Victoria Spart says she will sit out the committee process and party conference functions when the new Congress is sworn in on January 3rd. She explained her decision to WISH-TV’s Phil Sanchez.

Evansville's mayor explains how parks factor into her strategy for her city.

And Indiana's best political team takes on the biggest headlines of 2024.

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Indiana Senate Democrats have a new leader. Late Wednesday, they ousted Senator Gregg Taylor as minority leader in favor of Senator Shelley Yoder of Bloomington. This came after three more former Senate staffers accused Taylor of sexual harassment. WISH-TV Government Reporter, Garrett Bergquist sat down with Yoder shortly after she took the reins.

Fort Wayne's mayor tells us about the moment that led her into politics.

And Indiana's best political team assesses the ongoing sexual harassment scandal at the state house, and whether lawmakers can trust the revenue numbers they're seeing.

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Governor Eric Holcomb will end his time in office in one month. He reflects on his eight years in office with News 8’s, Tim Spears.

Indiana's next governor says, farewell to the Senate, what he says he accomplished during his time in Congress.

And Indiana's best political team debates Governor Holcomb's legacy.

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Elon Musk, and Vivek Ramaswamy made the rounds on Capitol Hill to discuss their department of government efficiency or DOGE. They met with House and Senate Republicans. They want to cut $2 trillion from government spending.

The Indiana Supreme Court hears arguments in a historic case that could impact the lives of transgender teens.

And Indiana's best political team debates President Joe Biden giving a pardon to his son.

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President Elect Donald Trump has now filled out his cabinet, at least for the time being. His last few major nomination came in over the last few days.

A northwest Indiana mayor tells us how density and walkability play into her plans to revitalize her city.

And Indiana's Best Political Team takes stock of President Elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks and a looming trade war.

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Another top Indianapolis Democrat is embroiled in a sex scandal, three female former staffers have accused Indiana Senate minority leader, Greg Taylor, of sexually harassing them. Senate Democrats re-elected Taylor to his leadership post after the allegations became public. Our government reporter, Garrett Bergquist, was in the Senate chamber for Taylor's first public remarks on that matter.

County level voting data reveals some interesting trends. 

And Indiana's best political team takes stock of the sexual harassment scandal at the State House and changes to President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet nominees.

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